IMPREZA U.S.A. (E)
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Starting and operating
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1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3. Shift the selector lever to the “P” or “N” position (preferably “P”
position).
The starter will only operate when the select lever is at the “P” or “N”
position.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and check the opera-
tion of the warning and indicator lights. Refer to “Warning and indica-
tor lights” section (chapter 3).
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position
without depress-
ing the accelerator pedal
. Release the key immediately after the en-
gine has started.
If the engine does not start within ten seconds, wait a while and then
turn the ignition switch to the “START” position again while depressing
the accelerator pedal half way down.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have gone out after
the engine has started. The fuel injection system automatically lowers
the idle speed as the engine warms up.
While the engine is warming up, make sure that the selector lever is at
the “P” or “N” position and that the parking brake is applied.
B
During cold weather below – 4
°
F (– 20
°
C)
If the engine is difficult to start using the normal method (without de-
pressing the accelerator pedal), turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position while slightly depressing the accelerator pedal.
B
Flooded engine
If the engine does not start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the
engine).
In case of a flooded engine, turn the starter motor for five seconds
with the accelerator pedal fully depressed. Repeat this two or three
times until the engine starts. Release the ignition switch and accelera-
tor pedal as soon as the engine starts.
